Christmas Address 2015

Christmas Address 2015

Well here we go again. Another year is fast coming to the end. On behalf of all the instructors I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It has been a great year for Yoseikan. The reasons for this are many. One obvious reason is our group of dedicated instructors. This year would not have been possible without you. You have my utmost respect and appreciation. We also get so much support from Parents and Friends. This is I believe is because of the genuine support the instructors give the students.

Mitchell Durham and Andrew Bromwich attended the Junior World Karate Championship. Jazmine Stone competed in the Commonwealth Championships winning two bronze medals.
They wore the Australian tracksuit with pride and dignity.

We have big plans next year. Some of you are aware of them. I have decided to let the news travel by word of mouth. It is a fun way of communicating.

As usual we achieved outstanding results at the Australian Open.
Results Australian Open. Congratulations once again to the participants below.

Our Australian Open achievements were mirrored at the National Championships. Our outstanding achiever this time was Mitchell Durham. He won 4 gold medals and one bronze. very few competitors are successful in kata and kumite. Mitchell is one of a select few.

1st place DURHAM MITCHELL Kata Individual Male Juniors

1st place DURHAM MITCHELL Kumite Individual Male Juniors +76

1st place DURHAM MITCHELL Kumite Individual Male Juniors Open

1st place DURHAM MITCHELL Team-Junior Male Kumite

3rd place DURHAM MITCHELL Kata Individual Male Sen

2nd place SANFT KEIRA Kata Individual Female Children 10 and 11 YRS

2nd place STONE JAZMINE Kata Individual Female Juniors

3rd place BOON SARAH Kata Individual Female Juniors

2nd place McGUIRE MONICA Kata Individual Female Veterans 35-45

3rd place STONE JENNIFER Kata Individual Female Veterans 35-45

2nd place CLIFFORD OLIVIA Kumite Individual Female Cadets +54

3rd place BISERKO ROMANA Kumite Individual Female Seniors -61

3rd place SKEWES BLAKE Kumite Individual Male Children 11 YRS -38

3rd place BROMWICH ANDREW Kumite Individual Male U21 -67

2nd Place ANDREW BROMWICH Team-SNR Male Kumite

2nd Place MIRAGLIOTTA ANNABELLE Team-Children Female Kumite

BLACK BELT GRADINGS
We conducted two black belt gradings, which I have always described as the heart of Yoseikan. I continually have black belts, parents and friends telling me that it is an inspirational experience to attend. We are unique in the fact that there is no grading fee. My attitude is that getting a black belt in Yoseikan transcends commercialism. In other words you can’t buy the grading you can only get it if you are dedicated and earn it. The success rate at black belt gradings varies, generally it is about 50%. I do not see this as a negative. We have a 100% return rate for unsuccessful applicants. If the grading was easy it would not be worth having.

In addition we had 3 people achieve their Senior 3rd Dan and 2 their Senior 2nd Dan.

YOSEIKAN-RYU KARATE’S NIGHT OF NIGHTS
2015 AWARDS NIGHT
This year with the support of Courtney Perry we made our Awards Night into a red carpet affair. Without a doubt this was one of the best events ever. The atmosphere was friendly and electric. Thanks to all the families who attended.

Congratulations to our 2015 Sports Star Award winners. You are all great role models for the next generation.

BISERKO ROMANA Senior female Kumite

BROMWICH KATE Senior women’s kata

BROMWICH KATE Under 21yrs female kata

BROMWICH ANDREW Senior men’s kumite

BROMWICH ANDREW Under 21yrs kumite

CLIFFORD OLIVIA Cadets female kumite

DURHAM MITCHELL Junior kumite

DURHAM MITCHELL Junior male Kata

DURHAM MITCHELL Senior male Kata

SANFT KEIRA Children’s kata

SKEWES BLAKE Children’s kumite

STONE JENNY Veteran women’s kata

STONE JAZMIN Junior female Kata Individual

DEDICATED STUDENT AWARDS
Below are the quiet achievers who work their hearts out and sometimes believe that no one notices them. This is incorrect as you can see from the recipients below.

TOURNAMENT
The inaugural Dave King Memorial Championship turned out to be an outstanding event. My personal thanks to each and every one of you he helped make it a special day. There are too many people for me to thank personally.
A big thank you to Mitchell Johnson, my son in-law, who in spite of his busy schedule attended the event and made this 1st tournament a memorable experience for parents and participants alike.

Finally enjoy your Christmas break and we will see you all back next February.